The Geely Binyue measures 4,330 mm long, 1,800 mm wide and 1,609 mm tall, with a 2,600 mm wheelbase. The BMA platform is optimised for interior space, says Geely, and helps the Binyue attain a wheelbase utilisation rate of 68.7% for the cabin.

Powertrain options include two turbocharged, direct-injection three-cylinder petrol engines; the first is a 1.5 litre mill mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, while the second is a 1.0 litre unit available only with six-speed manual gearbox. The 1.5 litre engine is a Geely and Volvo co-developed unit with 174 hp and 255 Nm of torque, while the 1.0 litre churns out 134 hp and 205 Nm of torque.

Driver aids help the Binyue attain Level 2 autonomous driving; the equipment suite includes Intelligent Cruise Control and Automated Parking Assist. The former employs a combination of millimetre-wave radar and high-definition cameras to help it follow traffic ahead at speeds of up to 150 km/h, and is able to change lanes autonomously.

Users can “talk directly to their cars,” says Geely, which suggests voice command, and they will also be able to stay connected to the car via their mobile devices, even when they are away from the car. The Binyue also supports unlimited 4G service and Wi-Fi to keep its occupants connected with data, while real-time, over-the-air updates keep the user experience up to date.

The interior of the Binyue has been “inspired by the enveloping cockpit of a jet plane,” Geely says, while many parts of the interior have been inspired by science fiction elements such as Star Wars machinery, which Geely says includes the air-conditioning vents which are fashioned to look like jet engine outlets.

The driver gets a seven-inch LCD instrument panel which brings additional information including telephony, multimedia, navigation and driving assistance. Alongside that is a 10.25-inch high-definition (1920 x 720) floating infotainment panel, with a unique 8:3 widescreen aspect ratio. The Binyue can be specified from three interior colour options; black, brown and red/black.

Other available features include powered seats, dual-zone automatic climate control with an air quality management system, keyless entry and start, selectable drive modes (Normal, Eco and Sport), an electronic parking brake with hold function, leather upholstery, paddle shifters and a six-speaker audio system. Customers in China will also be able to order the Binyue with a sporty bodykit, which includes new bumpers, side skirts and roof spoiler. Prices range from 78,800 yuan (RM47,194) to 118,800 yuan (RM71,150).

The Geely Binyue is already available for China, and will be launched to other markets globally ‘in due course’, the company said. The Binyue moniker at launch appears set to remain a China market fixture, as the company has kicked off a name-search contest where the winning entry will be appended to international market editions of the Binyue.

As major shareholder to national carmaker Proton, Geely has also already hinted at the latter’s use of the BMA platform, and said that it will be used by Geely’s foreign brands – of which Proton is one – and that it will be built in Southeast Asia. Given that Proton is due to launch its own SUV, the X70 in the near future, it makes sense to continue riding on the profitable crossover/SUV train.

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I don’t think that’s an issue at all in today’s automotive landscape. Major manufacturers with both mainstream and luxury Brand’s share the same platforms. Toyota/Lexus, VW/Audi. It’s the same with Geely/Volvo.

Hopefully it can come to Malaysia and be sold for RM47k. After all, Geely got local car status and local car tax privilege for just RM170 million. Other car companies like Honda, Toyota and Nissan had invested billions in Malaysia the past 30 years to get local tax privilege.

Geely just paid RM170 million and got local car status and local tax status overnight

By the time all the right hand versions of geely sedan and suv and mpv arrive,Protiga is just being launched perhaps with its maiden model.
The pie has not grown, and with new entrants like protiga,everyone just have a smaller bite and smaller pie.

If you noticed, Proton always price its cars one segment lower than Japanese competitors especially if it’s a rebadge. Example C-Segment car at B-Segment price point.

So, do you think they will price it same as a Perodua Myvi or around Honda Jazz price point?

If they price it around Honda Jazz price point, Honda can say ‘top-up abit more & get Japanese build’. Perodua will say ‘buy Myvi, much cheaper’. Geely/Proton gets more profit from higher price. Win-win situation for all, except the consumer of course who have to pay more.

But if they price it around Perodua Myvi price point, Perodua sales will drop due to you can get a better product at the same price. Honda & other Japanese car sales will also drop due to you can get a similar product at half the price.

Do you think Perodua, Honda & UMW (the current market leaders) or others is going to sit around and let Geely/Proton price it low? Nope, not when Perodua, Honda & UMW are related to the Government in one way or another.

Those people who are in control of Perodua, Honda & UMW will never let it happen as it affect their pockets the most, where it hurts.

Don’t you see it? They or the Government have created an artificial price bracket so every player (National, Japanese, Europeans) have a place. The car sellers are happy with their profit and the Government is happy with the extra taxes. The consumers suffer in the end due to lack of true price competition between the car sellers. Imagine if the playing field was levelled with the same tax rate for all car sellers (National, Japanese, Europeans), the consumers will get the best pricings due to the competition. You would be able to see the fabled 30% car price reduction finally.

Remember, they haven’t release the pricing of the Proton X70 yet you know.

one of the best comments i’ve ever read in PT. another thing people dont realise, is that toyota japan is the biggest winner in the malaysian car market. they practically control everything.. via umw/perodua/daihatsu, umw toyota/lexus. They practically have over 70% of the malaysian market collectively. just my non-scientific analysis.. someone please correct me if i’m wrong.

In another words, Toyota Japan one way or another have been screwing Malaysian customers for a very long time either by selling unsafe outdated cars (via Perodua & low segment Toyota) or markup the prices kawkaw (via higher end Toyota & Lexus). It’s time to throw them out of the country!

Not yet, Proton Malaysia will also give to the customer about what is the name of the model for new Proton MPV as people will vote whether wanted to use for example: Bin Yue or Bae Yue. It will be the same method as what Proton Company has done about new Proton SUV before launching this year like for example: whether they wanted to use X70 or X7000 or X700

Proton will sell well. Everybody buys it because they trust Proton and won’t buy Perodua and Toyota for sure as Perodua lacks safety features. While Toyota Service is very terrible nowadays including there are many recalls about Toyota CH-R. Not only that, including other Toyota models have exploded airbags. Anyway Proton X70 and Proton Bin Yue will surely doing sell well than Perodua Alza, Bezza, Axia and Toyota Camry. Now John Minum Teh 8X and Pilihan Kalah Teri’s are obviously hiding today

Don’t expect Proton to launch CKD till 2020 (very late 2019 at the earliest). New Tanjung Malim plant will only be operational after September 2019, so earliest CKD be early 2020.

Sincerely hope Proton will not use the prolong teasing marketing for this SUV. As it is, many are fed up with the X70 marketing style. Tease so long now (2 months already). Worse still, the only info being released recently are GIF pictures on Proton FB. Come on lah, budget sudah habis ke?

Outwards veli much like smaller vers of Boyue. Inside, the floating HU is same like Mesidis previous gen, but central square aircon vents looks veli old skool. The red dashtop, better if change to dark brown or grey. Much prefer Boyue more fluid but matured look instead.

If you’re scared of traffic jam, better don’t drive. Seriously, if don’t know the basic of driving manual, they shouldn’t be allowed to drive on the road especially in Malaysia where Malaysian drivers are generally dickheads that need to be pulled out from the road.

The poor customer satisfaction & owners feedback on Boyue in China may affect the sales of this new SUV. It remains to been seen whether this model will make it to the top China sales in the coming months.

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